Heartworms live in the heart, lungs, and arteries of infected dogs. They can cause heart failure, lung failure, and liver failure....
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If your pet is lost in any capacity, such as being let out of your yard, getting off their leash, or even stolen, your pet can be scanned by an ani...
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If your dog tested positive for heartworms, the next step is to determine the stage of the disease....
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If you miss a dose, you should give your dog the next dose as soon as possible....
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There is a confirmatory test that can be sent to an outside lab....
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Yes, you can bathe a dog too often. It depends on factors like the dog's age, breed, coat type, and how dirty they are....
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Yes, because of the resistant strain of heartworms, it's essential to ensure that the prevention is working....
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Heartworms are most common in the Mississippi Delta down to the Louisiana area, which has the highest number of heartworm cases in the entire count...
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Your dog is tested for heartworm disease by taking a small blood sample....
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There are topical, oral, and injectable heartworm preventatives....
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The most accurate heartworm test is the external lab tests. In-clinic tests are also very accurate, with roughly 98 to 99 percent accuracy.
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It is recommended to have your pet professionally groomed regularly....
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No, none of the heartworm preventions can clear a heartworm infection....
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The cycle of heartworms starts when a mosquito carrying the infected larva bites your dog and deposits the infected larva into the tissue....
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Dogs under six months typically don't need testing....
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Most heartworm preventatives are labeled for use starting at eight weeks of age....
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Yes, dogs on prevention still need a yearly heartworm test....